Port Pirie Pioneers Shaped SA's Industrial Rise
Fifty years ago Port Pirie was a minor seaport and today stands as a major industrial and revenue hub in South Australia. The town's pioneers, led by mayors H Warren and M L Wood, navigated hardships to build a thriving centre with contributing vessels, wharves, and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
South Australia
H. Waeren
Me. TI. Wood
Gouneil Ghanter
Portyie
Waa
Thyfa
Paines
Fred Grey
Charles Gendes
Mel. Warren
T. Magora
Gordon
Z. G. Simpson
Port Pirie History and Pioneer Era Reflected in Town Survey
The article recounts Port Pirie development notes from 1840s to early 1900s including land sales to Matthew Smith and Emanuel, a Minis Street Adelaide auction by Sathaiel Hailes, and the 1871 survey by Charles Hope Harris. It covers Ellen Street’s naming, vessel Sumi Australian Company ties, Sir John Pirie and the South Australian Company links, colonial departures, and the town’s rough early conditions. It names mayors and figures, notes the Muddy wreck meaning of Turparry, and reflects pride in pioneers shaping Port Pirie amid mud, slush, and early challenges before smelters spurred progress.
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Ui Sa
Matthew Smith
Emanuel Selection
Minis Street
Adelaide
Sathaiel Hailes
Port Pirie
Charles Hope Harris
Ellen Street
Tele
We Goger
Vhe Joly Firie
Kangarog Island
John Pirie
Sontu Corporation
Sir John
South Australia
Eoner
England
Sears Taberrai
Vietur Arbor
Bayatediy
Port Tire
Fieneres
Mfted Dearee
Tom Foutner
Ay F. Brett
Pivi
Austral
Migrants in West Australia Favor Stay Over Home Return
Mr Amery reports 2 400 farms with 6 040 cattle in occupation and many settlers content in new colonies. Government built model villages and schools, aiding settlement. Amery tours Mt Gambier area and praises tree crowns and prospects, while noting ongoing large scale settlement funding and development.
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Amery
Australia
Melbourne
Sa Amd
Hue Gewstry Sarki
Victorian Loan Bill Melbourne railway works bill
The assembly approved a loan bill directing funds for railway works in Melbourne. Tretay JT directed the measure, outlining the financial arrangement and project scope.
Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life meeting report
The Melbourne meeting of the Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited disclosed 588 new policies totaling 7,699 and record income of £2,415,007. Assets approached £9 million with government and municipal securities, and notable new buildings completed in Adelaide Bendigo and Christchurch. The chair praised staff, the Lion Wellness System, and ongoing growth over the last decade.
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Melbourne
Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited
J. T. Thompson
T. Smith
Gollmet G. B. Merrett
V.D
Hea
Australia
New Zealand
King William
Grenfell Streets
Adelaide
Shorety
Bendigo
Christchurch
Lion
Tivenehusion
Tun
Royal
Aviuit Ami
Stall Hinghout
Rowing Opening Advances at Port Piru Race Event
A rowing opening in Port Piru sees varied foeline and strong participation as crews set to race. The event signals renewed public interest and a shift toward competitive sailing with June events and a fund drive for 1920-26.
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Powitie
Port Piru
Phe Torah
Sousun
St Infelne
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Giuy
Erie
Leeds Ile Sahuuner
Toba Pirie
Simpson's Cute
Samuel's Creek
Salomontown
Counsil
Port Vleie
Vuin
Tarparrie
Port Wire
Ho Warren
AV. Wood
J. L. Goombe
Wey
Marrs
T. Moxer
J. Jorden
G. Simpson
Prarce
Yetddes
Gi Haslam
E Ftlaridge
J. Witcher
Grey
L. Warren
Gopinger
J. Morton
Afford
al Degenhardt
Geddes
Forgan
M. E. Goode
J. F. Jenkins
J. G. Filawersld
T. &. Gerdes
G. Pitzgerald
Pirie
T. & G. Mutual Life Society
Ford Workseach
Ford
Army
Sora
Brit Aedt
Yip
Wieee Yaop
McDonalds
Iyur Works
Manufactu
Primiens
McDonald
Yworld
Genet Oee
UE P.P.R. Free
Ki i. “McDonald &C
Waymouth Street
Victoria
Bridge Road
Richmond
New South Wales
Kent Street
Sydney
F.C.B. Adelaide
Youur Dupe Iyi Aulliotheer
Olympia Buildings
Dulived
THE
Great Northern Motor Garage
Florence Street
And
Iispeel Ab
Frank Muller
York Road
Pirie West
West End
South Australian Brewing
COV
Shell
Shell Motor Spirit
British Imperial Oil CO. Ltd
Grenfell Street
Pirie's
Princess
Easton’s
Clements
GEO
Hobart
Tasmania
Geo. Adams
Tasmanian
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